Aromatic and alluring, this nutritious Turmeric Quinoa Recipe is so easy to make, with 7 easy-to-find main ingredients. And, it pairs well with everything from veggies to meats.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups vegetable stock or water + a 1/4 tsp water
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp cardamom pods 9-10 pods
- 6-7 whole cloves
- OPTIONAL 5-6 curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- 1 cup quinoa
Instructions
- Add the vegetable stock (or water) to a pan over a stovetop set to medium-high heat.
- Peel the garlic, and grate it into the pan with vegetable stock or water.
- Add the turmeric, the whole cloves, the cardamom pods, saffron, quinoa, and curry leaves (if you are using them), and bring to a boil.
- When the stock starts to boil, reduce the heat on the stovetop to medium and cover the pan.
- Let the quinoa boil in the flavored stock for 15 minutes.
- When time is up, remove the pan from the stovetop, uncover and fluff with a fork.
- Serve as is, or sprinkle with a few green peas.
Notes
*There is minimal prep with this dish. Only peeling and grating the garlic.
*If you do not have vegetable stock, then use water seasoned with a pinch or 2 of salt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 451mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g
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